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Pikachu Jet CI

Pikachu Jet CI   皮卡丘彩繪機 CI
Pokémon
B-18101 A321-271NX China Airlines 2022-

China Airlines is the third airline joining the “Pokémon Air Adventures” of The Pokémon Company after Skymark and Scoot. The initiative was taken to accompany Asian passengers in their long-awaited return to the freedom of the skies after the COVID-19 pandemic. The purple background with twinkling stars evokes the pre-dawn sky. Eleven Pokémon are featured on the plane, including Flying Pikachu, Shaymin, Swablu, Togekiss, Munna, Jigglypuff, Snorlax, Slowpoke and Teddiursa. The two sides are different. The partnership includes inflight amenities with Pokemon designs, activities, as well as dual branded original merchandise sold onboard.

Images  ©  TIA Spotter (HND)
Tags   Cartoon & Anime, Pokemon

60th Anniversary

60th Anniversary  
B-18210 B747-409 China Airlines 2019-20
B-18701 B747-409F/SCD China Airlines 2019-21
B-18006 B777-309ER China Airlines 2019-21
B-18917 A350-941 China Airlines 2019-21
B-18317 A330-302 China Airlines 2019-20
B-18659 B737-809 China Airlines 2019-21

Special decals for the 60th anniversary of Taiwan's largest airline on one aircraft of each type.

Images  ©  Positive Rate Photography (IAH), H.C Chen (TPE) & 湯小沅 (TSA)
Tags   Anniversary

Carbon Fiber

Carbon Fiber  
Airbus A350
B-18918 A350-941 China Airlines 2018-

Mirroring the Boeing House Livery of one of its 777s, China Airlines unveiled this carbon fiber livery blending with its corporate scheme, celebrating the airline's 14th and final A350 delivery as well as its close partnership with Airbus. The registration of the plane features two 18s, which is very auspicious for good fortune.

Image  ©  Sierra Aviation Photography (FRA)
Tags   Fleet

Taiwan Blue Magpie

Blue Magpie   台灣藍鵲
Urocissa caerulea
B-18908 A350-941 China Airlines 2017-23

The Blue Magpie (Urocissa caerulea) is usually dubbed the ‘national bird’ of Taiwan.

Taiwan is known for its many endemic bird species and China Airlines teamed up with the Chinese Wild Bird Society to select 20+ bird species. The two first species were chosen in-house while the general public was asked to vote for the following 12 bird species to be applied to the remaining A350s of the airline. However the last part of the campaign never materialized.

Image  ©  Chris Jilli (VIE)
Tags   Wildlife

Three Buddy Bears

Three Buddy Bears   三熊友達
B-18657 B737-809 China Airlines 2017-20

China Airlines launched this special livery to promote the Kaohsiung to Kumamoto service. Taiwan, the City of Kaohsiung and the Kumamoto province in Japan all have bears as mascots and CAL gathered them on a funny design. From left to right on the port side the characters were OhBear (Taiwan), Kumamon (Kumamoto) and Hero (Kaohsiung). The left side also showed Kyushu landmarks namely the Kumamoto Castle and Mt. Aso volcano. The starboard side displayed Kaohsiung's 85 Sky Tower. The interior of the aircraft also included customized headrest covers, and special three bear products and meals were available onboard the plane.

Images  ©  H.C Chen (KHH)
Tags   Network, Tourism

Mikado Pheasant

Mikado Pheasant   帝雉
Syrmaticus mikado
B-18901 A350-941 China Airlines 2016-22

The noble Mikado Pheasant (Syrmaticus mikado) is an endemic species to Taiwan. It is rare and protected.

Taiwan is known for its many endemic bird species and China Airlines teamed up with the Chinese Wild Bird Society to select 20+ bird species. The two first species were chosen in-house while the general public was asked to vote for the following 12 bird species to be applied to the remaining A350s of the airline. However the last part of the campaign never materialized.

Image  ©  Chris Jilli (VIE)
Tags   Wildlife

Boeing House Livery

Boeing House Livery  
B-18007 B777-309ER China Airlines 2016-

This second Boeing co-branded aircraft for CAL highlights the fruitful partnership with the airline. It also celebrates the airline’s 10th 77W delivery.

Image  ©  Yannick van Praag (AMS)
Tags   Boeing House Livery

Cloud Gate Dance Theater

Cloud Gate Dance Theater   雲門彩繪機
B-18361 A330-302 China Airlines 2014-20

Cloud Gate Dance Theatre is a modern dance group based in Taiwan. The company spends much of its time performing throughout Taiwan and the World, and is generally acknowledged as the country’s premier dance organisation. This livery was another result of the partnership between the airline and the government, here the Ministry of Culture. Note both sides were different.

Images  ©  Soujirou Kaneyoshi (SGN)
Tags   Show

Masalu! Taiwan

Masalu! Taiwan  
B-18358 A330-302 China Airlines 2014-18

This scheme was an initiative of China Airlines in cooperation with the Council of Indigenous People of Taiwan. The decals were inspired by artwork by Sakuliu Bawawalong and showed the details of a wedding ceremony of the Paiwan tribe. Taiwan’s indigenous people and New Zealand’s Maori languages belong to the same Austronesian language family; this livery outlined initiatives to strengthen the links between both countries. The aircraft was therefore logically often used on services to Auckland and operated the airline's inaugural service to Christchurch on December 2, 2014. "Masalu" is Paiwan for "Welcome".

Image  ©  Jonathan Rankin (AKL)
Tags   Tourism, Original Artwork

Welcome to Taiwan

Welcome to Taiwan   台灣觀光彩繪機
B-18355 A330-302 China Airlines 2013-16

Both sides were different and illustrated the 6 major axis defined by the Tourism Bureau of Taiwan: lively atmosphere, ecological mind, romantic places, and a focus on food, shopping and culture. On the port side, we could see Cloud Gate dancers performing in front of the National Theater with Taipei 101 and the New Year fireworks in the distance, showcasing Taiwan's culture and landmarks; the rear part illustrated cycling trips in front of the National Palace Museum, Taiwan's tech products and the iconic Formosan (white-throated) black bear.

The starboard side advertised the island's food experience with pineapple cakes, pearl milk tea, dumplings and local fruit. A romantic scene on Sun Moon Lake and lanterns spread over the fuselage complete the scheme.

Images  ©  Esa Kaihlanen & 青春の１ページさん (HND)
Tags   Tourism

Love & Hug

Love & Hug   擁抱機
B-18203 B747-409 China Airlines 2013-15

This livery was commissionned by the airline in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture and the aircraft displays drawings by Taiwanese illustrator and picture book writer Jimmy Liao. Markings were different on both sides and showed children hugging endangered animals and the earth: on the port side were displayed a Taiwan white dolphin, a rhinoceros and a polar bear while the starboard side showed a penguin, an owl and a green turtle from Penghu (Pescadores) Islands. This livery was a testimony of the airline’s and the island’s awareness of climate change issues.

Images  ©  Martin Krause (FRA) & Chris Jilli (VIE)
Tags   Cartoon & Anime, Initiative, Wildlife

Climate Monitoring

Climate Monitoring  
The Official Airline
B-18806 A340-313 China Airlines 2012-17

This aircraft is equipped with dedicated instrumentation which measures and records various properties of the atmospheric composition during flights. The collected data is transmitted to scientists for research on issues such as global warming and climate change. The survey is mostly centered on the Pacific Greenhouse Gas Observatory project.

Image  ©  Donal Morrissey (AMS)
Tags   Initiative

50 Years

50 Years  
Since 1959
B-18208 B747-409 China Airlines 2009-15
B-18725 B747-409F/SCD China Airlines 2009-11
B-18806 A340-313 China Airlines 2009-12
B-18312 A330-302 China Airlines 2009-12
B-18606 B737-809 China Airlines 2009-15

China Airlines added anniversary decals to one aircraft of each type in the fleet, including a 747 Freighter.

Image  ©  Michael Carter (LAX)
Tags   Anniversary

Lavender

Lavender   薰衣草彩繪機
B-18610 B737-809 China Airlines 2006-10

This special livery was designed to promote the launch of the Taipei-Sapporo route. Sapporo is the gateway to the Japan Northern Island of Hokkaido. The center of Hokkaido Island is famous for its colorful lavender fields, hence the scheme.

Image  ©  JRF Spotter (CTS)
Tags   Network, Plants

Taiwanese Fruits - Sweet

Taiwanese Fruits   台灣水果彩繪機
Sweet
B-18311 A330-302 China Airlines 2006-12

This livery was designed to promote Taiwan’s home fruit production in association with the Council of Agriculture of the Executive Yuan (government). The featured fruit are from left to right on the port side : starfruit, mango, papaya, tangerine, pineapple, banana, jujube, wax apple and lychee.

Image  © 
Tags   Food

Phalaenopsis

Phalaenopsis   蝴蝶蘭彩繪機
B-18305 A330-302 China Airlines 2005-11

Phalaenopsis (shortened as 'Phal' or moth orchid) is the most popular orchid genus in the trade, with many species native to Taiwan. About 50% of the world's production of these orchids originates from Taiwan. The livery was the result of cooperation between the airline and the Council of Agriculture of the Executive Yuan (government) to promote Taiwan agricultural products abroad.

Images  ©  Tsubame (FUK) & yabyanさん (NGO)
Tags   Plants

Dynamic Blue

Dynamic Blue  
Boeing House Livery
B-18210 B747-409 China Airlines 2004-12

This special livery was celebrating the strong relationship between the airline and the manufacturer. This 747 was nicknamed the ‘Blue Whale’ by the airline, but mostly referred to as Dynamic Blue, which is the name of the Boeing House Livery unveiled with the 7E7/787. This aircraft was the first 747-400 with the Boeing Signature Interior.

Image  ©  Manuel Negrerie (TPE)
Tags   Boeing House Livery